Kanguru Defender SED30 Self-Encrypting Internal Hardware Encrypted Up to 8TB M.2 NVMe and 2.5-Inch SATA SSDs

Kanguru has unveiled its latest security product line aimed at helping organizations safeguard sensitive data on laptops, tablets, and computers.

The new hardware-based internal Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) are high-performance SSDs designed to provide security. These drives are for government agencies, the Department of Defense, healthcare providers, the military, the energy sector, and other security-focused organizations.

The Defender SED30 Internal self-encrypting drive delivers performance RW speeds, hardware encryption security, and high capacity storage. Check out all of the Defender SED options on the company website to find the right drive for your organization.

The firm’s Defender SEDs employ full military-grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption and offer FIPS 140-2 certification on select models. They feature digitally-signed secure firmware, and ensure compliance with TCG Opal architecture standards to robustly safeguard data at rest. The company is a strong proponent of trusted supply chains and the Defender SED portfolio is fully compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

These self-encrypting internal drives present significant advantages over software encryption, since the entire drive is automatically locked down when powered off. This includes the OS, (not just specific files or folders), and the encryption keys are never exported outside of the cryptographic boundary. This hardware-based approach prevents many of the performance bottlenecks and risks of exploitation associated with software-only encryption solutions.

4 new internal drives in the Kanguru Defender Line for optimum flexibility to meet specific security needs, requirements and budgets:

Along with security benefits and TAA Compliance, Kanguru Self-Encrypting SEDs offer high-speed performance. The Defender SED30 NVMe SSD tops out at 7,200MB/s sequential read and sequential write up to 6,500MB/s. It is a prime option for commercial organizations looking for a budget-friendly security option to secure data priced at $199.95 for the 1TB capacity drive. To compare the features and security benefits of the Defender SED line, see this Quick Comparison Guide.

High-capacity data storage
The Defender SEDs offer substantial data storage options with high capacities. The Defender SED30 is available in models ranging from 1 to 8TB. The Defender SED300 NVMe, SATA, and Cigent bundled models consist of capacities from 500GB to 2TB.

Defender Commander
The firm’s SEDs include an onboard management interface displaying key administrative information. Known as the Defender Commander, this visual display provides an overview of the drive, including drive details, lock status, and drive management.

Additionally, Kanguru has partnered with Cigent Technology, Inc. to develop a 4th option for organizations looking to meet specific security regulations, bundled with a Common Criteria Certified Pre-Boot Authentication application.

Offers duplication solutions for large-scale provisioning
The company is ready to support smaller scale deployments through the Defender Commander provisioning tool, or volume deployments supported by the firm‘s experience with hard drive duplication equipment. The company sells a line of HDD/SSD and NVMe duplicators for this purpose.